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New streaming channel launches to give viewers a peek into city council meetings | Insights by Willow Ventures

New streaming channel launches to give viewers a peek into city council meetings | Insights by Willow Ventures

Understanding Local Governments: The Launch of Hamlet Sunil Rajaraman’s journey into local governance took a pivotal turn when he ran for city council in a small California town in 2022. Although he did not win, the experience ignited his passion for making local government processes more transparent and accessible to all. From Candidate to Tech […]

Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, a Wikipedia competitor. What could go wrong? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, a Wikipedia competitor. What could go wrong? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Grokipedia: Elon Musk’s Controversial Alternative to Wikipedia Elon Musk has officially launched Grokipedia, aiming to provide an alternative to Wikipedia. Early reviews suggest this platform may be problematic, offering a blend of misinformation and far-right narratives. What is Grokipedia? Grokipedia utilizes Musk’s xAI technology and is fact-checked by Grok, a right-leaning AI assistant. This combination […]

Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 4.5 with New Coding and Agentic State-of-the-Art Results | Insights by Willow Ventures

Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 4.5 with New Coding and Agentic State-of-the-Art Results | Insights by Willow Ventures

Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 4.5: A Game Changer for Software Engineering Anthropic has unveiled the Claude Sonnet 4.5, a major update that aims to redefine end-to-end software engineering capabilities and real-world computer interaction. This latest version not only introduces significant features but also maintains the same competitive pricing structure as its predecessor. What’s Actually New […]

Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR | Insights by Willow Ventures

Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR | Insights by Willow Ventures

Meta Connect 2025: Key Takeaways from the Latest Metaverse Updates At this year’s Meta Connect conference, the focus was on exciting developments in smart glasses and metaverse technology. Among the notable announcements was the introduction of Hyperscape, an innovative platform designed to transform virtual reality experiences. What is Hyperscape? Hyperscape allows developers and creators to […]